Do you make these critical winter errors of the skin?
Winter is a magical time of year in many ways, but it can be difficult for our skin. Cold winds, low humidity and inner heating cause dryness, redness, sting, irritation and much more.
If you have noticed that your skin feels tight and itching during the winter months, you are experiencing the results that cold weather may have. In place below, we explain why winter skin reacts differently and explore seven common mistakes that you could now make in your skin care routine.
Then we provide easy recommendations for what you can do instead to keep your skin look and feel youthful all winter.
Winter skin care errors: winter skin needs special care
When it cools out and moisture levels fall, the air naturally holds less humidity. This leads to dehydration on the skin as the air pulls moisture from it, letting it feel dry and tight. Internal heating systems lose even more moisture than air, may endanger the outer barrier of the skin and lead to greater loss of moisture. The skin becomes more prone to redness, sensitivity and even unblocking.
In the northern latitude, exposure to sunlight can be significantly reduced during the winter. This may seem like good news for the skin, because UV (UV) from the sun can damage it. However, the rays of the sun can still damage the skin in winter, especially if they are reflected by the snow. If you live in a snowy climate or enjoy skiing and fail to protect your skin, you could pay for it with redness, irritation and even sunburn.
In short, winter skin requires a different approach to your skin care routine.
7 winter skin care errors to avoid
1. Using hard cleaners
Why is it wrong
Many foam or gel cleaners are made with hard surfaces such as sulfates that remove the skin of natural oils. These oils are vital to maintaining the moisture level of your skin and protective barrier. When removed, the skin becomes more vulnerable to environmental stress factors such as dry air, sun’s rays, wind and pollution. The problem is exacerbated in cold winter air as the skin is already dry, tight and uncomfortable.
What to do instead
Choose a gentle, moisturizing cleaner that cleanses without stripping. Look for products that include ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and aloe Vera for moisturizing, as well as sulfate alternatives such as Coccuside or Decyl Glucoseil.
Follow your cleaning with the rescue spray + relief for a coolant, sedative effect that helps to restore pH balance and moisturize your skin.
2. Omission of moisturizing cream or using the wrong
Why is it wrong
The skin produces less oil (sebum) in winter, making it more prone to dehydration. Bypassing moisturizing cream or the use of a lightweight designed for summer may not provide enough hydration or protection. This can lead to a compromised skin barrier, increased sensitivity and visible dryness, such as exfoliation and crack.
Without the right moisturizing cream, the skin also struggles to keep the water, leading to a dull, relaxed appearance.
What to do instead
Go to a richer moisturizing cream with a barrier with ingredients such as Ceramides and Shea butter. Our resume skinlabs of the rest of moisture and body repair is strongly moisturizing and help nourish winter skin. Both are also favorite to provide long -term moisture and dry, flake, itching.
3. Taking long, hot shower and bath
Why is it wrong
This hot water definitely feels good in winter! Staying in it too long, however, can strip your skin from its natural oils. Prolonged exposure to hot water also causes a loss of water (Tewl), where the water evaporates from the surface of the skin, leaving it dehydrated.
This damage can lead to redness, irritation and even the deterioration of situations such as eczema and psoriasis.
What to do instead
Try to limit most of your showers and baths to no more than 10-15 minutes and use lukewarm water instead of hot. After swimming, gently beat your skin dry and immediately apply a moisturizing lotion such as the CV Skinlabs Lotion Repair, which locks in moisture and soothes irritation.
4. Non -adjusting your exfoliation routine
Why is it wrong
Excessive winter exploitation can weaken your skin barrier, leading to redness, increased sensitivity and sometimes unblocking. Aeantics rubs or the frequent use of chemical exfolisists can remove the natural skin oils too much and disrupt its germicide.
On the other hand, bypassing the exfoliation is not entirely not a good idea, as it allows dead skin cells to accumulate on the surface of your skin, creating a rough texture and preventing your moisturizing efficient penetration.
What to do instead
Listen to your skin. In general, it is best to exfoliate no more than once or twice a week with a mild product. Look for ingredients such as lactic, maid and glycolic acid as they exacerbate moisturizing at the same time. Follow with a rich moisturizing cream such as our relaxing humidity to replenish your skin. If you see redness and irritation, reduce exfoliation once a week or once every ten days.
5. Neglime of sunscreen
Why is it wrong
It may seem that you do not need sunscreen in winter, as they are often cloudy, but UV rays are currently all year long. UVA rays, in particular – which are more likely to cause skin cancer – can penetrate the clouds and windows, possibly cause premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer.
Snow reflects up to 80 % of the rays of the sun, doubling your exposure and further contributing to skin damage, such as over -coloring and fine lines.
What to do instead
Apply a wide -scale sunscreen with a SPF at least 30 each morning, even on daily days. Connect it to CV Skinlabs Calm Humidity to keep your skin hydrated and protected.
6. Ignoring your lips
Why is it wrong
The skin on the lips is thinner than the rest of your skin. It also does not have oil glands, making it more sensitive to drying in cold weather. Without a lot of TLCs, your lips can quickly become cracked, cracked and painfully. Without treatment, they can even bleed or become infected.
What to do instead
Use a nutritious balm such as the restorative skin balm to moisturize and protect all day and night. Ingredients such as Melissos skin and Shea butter and create a soothing obstacle to moisture trap, nourishing the lips and protecting them from environmental strikers. Take it with you and apply again as needed.
7. With views levels of inner humidity
Why is it wrong
Internal heating systems reduce moisture in the air, creating an environment that pulls moisture from your skin. Without help, your skin becomes dehydrated, thin and overly sensitive and reactive. Over time, the lack of humidity can aggravate dryness and make the thin lines more obvious.
What to do instead
Invest in a humidifier to keep the inner air in an optimal humidity (about 40-50 %). This little change can make a big difference in maintaining your skin hydrated.
Avoid these wintering errors of the skin?
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